Here is a discussion initiated by one of the students in the

Here is a discussion initiated by one of the students in the summer semester of 2012. I thought it was a great discussion and hence I am reposting it here in her own words. In the previous discussion we talked about \"Heart Healthy\" foods and about plant based diets, along those lines I wanted to talk about renal diets. This also fits into our study of the kidneys. When people have compromised kidneys, as in acute renal failure and chronic renal failure, their doctors often time prescribe a renal diet. I am by no means a dietician or a nutritionist, but as a part of their \"health team\" I feel obligated to assist the patient in understanding this aspect of their health. Do any of you have a creative way to explain this to a population that was raised on meat and potatoes? Here is a list of some of the restrictions: Foods high in phosphorus, Seafood and fish, biscuits, pancakes, cereal, cheddar and mozzarella cheese, beans and nuts Foods high in potassium: Bread, pasta, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Peppers, potatoes, most berries Foods high in protein: red meats Food high in sodium: ham, lunch meat, soup, tomato sauces, pretzels, pickles, and anything processed. I add to the above, my question: Why should you follow a special diet for kidney diseases?

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Less-protein food may be supportive before you begin dialysis. Contributor or dietitian may suggested a lesser-protein diet support on weight, phase of disease and other element. But still necessity adjective protein, so work with your Contributor to found the goodness diet for you.

Once you begin dialysis, you should have necessity to eat better protein. A more-protein food with pork, meat, fish, eggs or poultry at each meal may be suggested. This will support you to restore tissues and other muscles that you lose.

Humans on treatment should eat eigth (8) to ten (10) ounces (225 to 280 grams) of peak - protein nutriment individually day. Your Contributor or dietitian may propose subtract protein powder, egg whites, or egg white powder.